Specialist – Regional Sourcing & Procurement

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Duties & responsibilities

What this job involves:

The Specialist provides end-to-end sourcing and procurement support across JLL's APAC Sourcing & Procurement function — spanning strategic sourcing, RFx execution, vendor compliance, contract administration, vendor data management, and reporting for facilities management services across commercial and retail client portfolios. This role combines hands-on tender leadership with rigorous analytical and documentation support, acting as an extension of the onshore team across multiple markets and time zones.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing, Tender & RFx Management ·

• •Lead and execute end-to-end tender/RFx processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP) through Jaggaer for FM service categories including cleaning, security, maintenance, MEF, waste management, and specialized trades·
• •Develop tender documentation including scope of works, specifications, evaluation criteria, and commercial terms·
• •Distribute tender documents to vendor lists and manage supplier communications using standard protocols·
• •Track vendor responses, chase submissions, and maintain response-rate dashboards·
• •Conduct market research and analysis — including desktop research, industry benchmarking, and market trend tracking — to inform sourcing strategies and supplier selection·
• •Compile vendor submissions into standardized comparison matrices, pricing summaries, and commercial recommendations·
• •Manage tender/RFx timelines, milestone tracking, and structured evaluation frameworks·
• •Coordinate tender briefings, site visits, and supplier Q&A sessions·
• •Support award communications and supplier debriefs with constructive feedback·
• •Support feasibility studies by compiling data inputs for financial modelling

Vendor Compliance & Risk Management ·

• •Manage vendor compliance programs including insurance, licensing, HSSE, modern slavery, and regulatory requirements across APAC markets·
• •Conduct annual vendor compliance audits, quarterly high-risk vendor reviews, and vendor profile completeness audits, flagging missing documentation or expired certifications·
• •Perform proactive monthly monitoring of insurances expiring within 3 months, chase renewals, and update systems (e.g. Corrigo)·
• •Verify Public & Product Liability coverage (minimum $20M) and Workers' Compensation compliance·
• •Manage labour hire licences, specialist trade licences, and industry certifications with centralized tracking·
• •Monitor Aravo questionnaire completion and HSSE documentation·
• •Conduct supplier due diligence including financial viability assessments, reference checks, and capability evaluations·
• •Maintain vendor risk scoring models and escalate critical compliance issues promptly·
• •Process vendor registration requests in Jaggaer and Aravo, coordinating with compliance teams·
• •Track vendor prequalification status and coordinate missing documentation collection

Vendor Onboarding, Data & Performance Management ·

• •Manage vendor onboarding during transitions and BAU operations, including Jaggaer setup, Aravo registration, and compliance documentation·
• •Create project codes, client registrations, and user access provisioning·
• •Maintain vendor master data accuracy across procurement platforms (contact details, capabilities, certifications)·
• •Generate vendor performance data extracts from multiple systems for analysis·
• •Create vendor shortlisting matrices based on qualification criteria·
• •Produce quarterly supplier performance scorecards across quality, service delivery, compliance, safety, and commercial metrics·
• •Conduct vendor performance analysis and prepare materials for business reviews·
• •Manage annual rate card reviews and adjustments aligned with market conditions·
• •Resolve vendor escalations within defined SLAs (24-48 hours for critical issues)·
• •Support supplier development initiatives by maintaining training records and capability assessment data·
• •Maintain positive supplier relationships through professional communication and issue resolution

Contract Administration ·

• •Upload and maintain contracts in Jaggaer with accurate metadata and milestone tracking·
• •Support the processing of contract amendments, extensions, and variations, escalating for approval as required·
• •Maintain contract registers and renewal calendars with automated alerts (90/60/30-day notifications)·
• •Monitor contract performance, track KPIs, and ensure compliance with terms·
• •Support contract negotiation activities and document contract outcomes·
• •Maintain contract template libraries and standard clause repositories·
• •Ensure version control, document quality, and audit trail integrity

Documentation, Reporting & Process Improvement ·

• •Prepare RFx documentation packages including scope matrices, pricing templates, and evaluation criteria·
• •Maintain sourcing project trackers with milestones, deliverables, and stakeholder action items·
• •Generate procurement reports including spend analysis, savings tracking, vendor performance summaries, RFx pipeline, and compliance dashboards·
• •Maintain organized filing systems, knowledge repositories, and data quality across all platforms (Jaggaer, Aravo, Corrigo)·
• •Create standardized presentation materials summarizing vendor responses for review meetings·
• •Compile lessons learned documentation from completed sourcing projects· Respond to internal procurement requests within defined SLAs·
• •Support invoice processing queries and financial administration coordination· Develop and maintain SOPs, process documentation, workflow diagrams, and training materials·
• •Identify process automation and efficiency improvement opportunities; document manual process bottlenecks·
• •Create and maintain vendor trackers for multiple countries using standard templates·
• •Perform data quality checks and system integrity audits·
• •Maintain a sourcing knowledge base with FAQs, best practices, and troubleshooting guides

Stakeholder Collaboration ·

• •Provide expert advice to the APAC S&P team on procurement strategies, market intelligence, and supplier capabilities·
• •Prepare high-quality meeting materials, presentations, and briefing papers· Communicate sourcing decisions, risks, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at all levels·
• •Coordinate vendor meetings and quarterly business reviews·
• •Maintain proactive communication with onshore teams and respond promptly to requests·
• •Build trusted advisor relationships through consistent delivery and professionalism

Performance objectives

Key Performance Indicators:

● Sourcing & RFx Execution: Complete tenders/RFx on time with 5-15% cost savings where applicable; ≥95% on-time completion with ≥90% vendor response rates; zero material documentation errors

● Compliance: 100% compliance on annual audits; ≥95% insurance/license renewal before expiry; zero critical breaches; 100% adherence to data security protocols and template standards

● Operational Efficiency: Process COIs within 48-72 hours; process vendor registrations within 48-hour SLA with zero missing documentation; respond to requests within 4 business hours with ≥95% SLA adherence

● Vendor Performance: Deliver quarterly scorecards within 10 business days; maintain ≥85% supplier satisfaction

● Quality & Accuracy: Maintain ≥98% data accuracy across all systems, vendor compilations, and pricing matrices

● Reporting Timeliness: 100% on-time delivery of scheduled reports